Explanatory Notes

Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004

2004 asp 6

11 June 2004

Commentary on Sections

Part 2 – Conservation and Enhancement of Natural Features

Chapter 4 - General and Supplementary
Schedule 4.Powers of Entry of Authorised Persons: Further Provision
Duty to secure land

299.Paragraph 5 requires a person who exercises powers to enter land, which is either unoccupied or land from which the owner is temporarily absent, to ensure that the land is secured against unauthorised entry when they leave the land. The land must be secured to the same degree as it was before entry took place.